The Dare
Harrison Patrick Smith's sleazy, deliberately retro dance-punk is the sound of 2007 Lower East Side, revived without irony and with a better suit.
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About The Dare
The Dare is a dance-punk artist from New York, NY.
The Dare is the project of Harrison Patrick Smith, a songwriter and producer based in New York. He emerged in the early 2020s with the single "Girls," a spare, provocative dance-punk track that drew immediate comparisons to the electroclash and indie-dance records of the mid-2000s. His music is built on blunt drum machines, distorted bass and deadpan spoken-sung vocals.
Smith also runs a club night in New York and has worked as a producer and collaborator, contributing to work by Charli XCX. Performing in a suit and tie, he presents The Dare as a defined persona rather than a straightforward singer-songwriter act.
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Questions about The Dare
Where is The Dare from?
The Dare is from New York, NY.
What was The Dare's first album?
The Dare's first album was What’s Wrong With New York? (2024).
What kind of music does The Dare play?
The Dare plays dance-punk and electroclash.
What festivals has The Dare played before?
The Dare has played Bonnaroo 2026, Governors Ball 2026.